Common questions

Is ice cream allowed on a thickened-liquids diet?

Usually not without clearance from your SLP. Ice cream, sherbet, and gelatin melt to a thin liquid (IDDSI Level 0) in the mouth, so if thin liquids are restricted, they count as thin liquids even though they start out solid.

These foods are called “transitional” because body temperature changes their texture within seconds. A person who aspirates thin liquids can aspirate melted ice cream the same way.

Ask the SLP whether any frozen treats are safe for the prescribed level. There are specialty products designed to stay cohesive as they melt, and your SLP can say whether they're appropriate.